I was at high school (13-17yo) in Australia from around 1990-1994. We had Tech Studies which included three separate components: woodwork, metalwork and plastic

I was at high school (13-17yo) in Australia from around 1990-1994. We had Tech Studies which included three separate components: woodwork, metalwork and plastics. We also did Home Economics which included basic cookery, sewing, etc. Both boys and girls undertook these same classes. From memory, there was one year where this was compulsory (14-15yo or so) and then people interested in more tended to specialise in later years of high school or leave at 15 to take on a trade apprenticeship. I think school age students would benefit from more subjects like this as part of their formative years, learning basic practical and finance skills.